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US9138482B2 US13/993,320 US201113993320A US9138482B2 US 9138482 B2 US9138482 B2 US 9138482B2 US 201113993320 A US201113993320 A US 201113993320A US 9138482 B2 US9138482 B2 US 9138482B2
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  • the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a spray/aerosol which can be used to deliver unpalatable compounds, such as NSAIDs.
  • the present invention is directed to a flurbiprofen-based spray.
  • Flurbiprofen is a member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat inflammation and pain. It is predominately used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effect.
  • NSAIDs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Flurbiprofen is very insoluble in low pH aqueous solution, and its solubility increases slightly as the pH increases. Flurbiprofen has varying solubility in different organic solvents. Different formats and applications of flurbiprofen have been developed, such as flurbiprofen lozenges used in the treatment of sore throats. Mouthwashes containing flurbiprofen have also been developed; as well as mouth sprays that deliver a low ( ⁇ 0.5% w/v) level of the active
  • Flurbiprofen is known for producing a burning sensation in the buccal cavity (the mouth). This flurbiprofen related burn is extremely unpleasant causing an irritating prickly sensation at the back of the throat as well as a cough, gag, tickle or irritation depending on its concentration. It is desirable to reduce this ‘burn’ in flurbiprofen-containing products, and there has been considerable effort in this area. For example, there has been much effort in developing flavours that mask the burn with various flavours. The absence of taste receptors at the back of the throat and the ineffectiveness of flavours to cover the burn appear to confirm that the issue to be addressed is the irritating effect of flurbiprofen on pain receptors at the back of the throat.
  • Cyclodextrins are a family of compounds which are saccharide polymers. These sugar derivatives are formed from differing numbers of sugars bound together to form a cyclic oligosaccharide. As can be seen below ⁇ -CD consists of 6 membered sugar ring while ⁇ -CD and ⁇ -CD consist of a 7 and 8 membered sugar ring respectively. Cyclodextrins are produced from starch by means of enzymatic conversion. The cyclic structure provides the cyclodextrin molecule with a large surface area, and also allows other smaller molecules to enter it forming an inclusion complex; this provides endless potential uses for cyclodextrins
  • cyclodextrin's ability to form complexes by “encapsulating” other molecules has plenty of applications, such as in drug delivery systems.
  • the present invention provides a significantly higher concentration of NSAID per fluid volume than compositions that are currently available.
  • a liquid composition in comprising an aqueous solution of an NSAID and one or more cyclodextrins.
  • the NSAID is selected from the group consisting of ibuprofen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, diclofenac, naproxen.
  • the NSAID can be selected from ketoprofen or flurbiprofen.
  • the NSAID is flurbiprofen.
  • the cyclodextrin can be selected from ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ cyclodextrin and derivatives thereof.
  • Cyclodextrins for use in the present invention include the natural cyclodextrins and their derivatives, including the alkylated and hydroxyalkylated derivatives and the branched cyclodextrins. derivatives bearing sugar residues are of special interest.
  • hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl (including 2- and 3-hydroxypropyl) and dihydroxypropyl ethers their corresponding mixed ethers and further mixed ethers with methyl or ethyl groups, such as methyl-hydroxyethyl, ethyl-hydroxyethyl and ethyl-hydroxypropyl ethers of ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ ,-cyclodextrin.
  • cyclodextrin derivatives for use herein include methyl a cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, methyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, methyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ⁇ cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin and dihydroxypropyl ⁇ cyclodextrin.
  • the ratio of the NSAID to cyclodextrin is between 1:0.5 and 1:1.5.
  • the ratio can be between 1:0.7 and 1:1.
  • a preferred ratio is 1:0.87.
  • the ratios for NSAID and cyclodextrin are molar ratios.
  • the composition comprises the NSAID at a level of at least 1% w/v.
  • the composition can contain 1-5% w/v.
  • the composition preferably contains no more than 3.2% NSAID.
  • the composition can contain A most preferred amount of NSAID is 1.6% w/v. In an alternative embodiment the preferred amount is 3.13% NSAID.
  • the composition contains a buffer.
  • buffer refers to a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient that helps to maintain the pH of the solution within a particular range specific to the buffering system.
  • the buffer is present for example at a concentration in the range from about 0.03% to about 5.0% w/v, or about 0.1% to about 2.0% w/v.
  • Non-limiting illustrative examples of pharmaceutically acceptable buffering agents include phosphates, ascorbates, acetates, citrates, tartrates, lactates, succinates, amino acids and maleates.
  • Particularly preferred buffers are disodium hydrogen orthophosphate, citric acid or combinations thereof.
  • the pH of a composition in preferred embodiments is generally from about 6 to about 9. Typically, the pH of the liquid formulation is about 7.4. Alternatively, the pH of the liquid formulation may be selected from the following ranges: 6.5 to 8.5; 7.0 to 8.0; and 7.2 to 7.6.
  • the composition can further contain a thickening agent such as hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose or hydroxy propyl cellulose.
  • a thickening agent such as hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose or hydroxy propyl cellulose.
  • pH adjusters e.g., a base such as NaOH
  • emulsifiers or dispersing agents e.g., a base such as NaOH
  • preservatives e.g., a sweeteners, and flavourants
  • a preferred composition according to the present invention comprises:
  • composition may further comprise up to 1% one or more flavourants, up to 0.2% sweetener and up to 0.5% preservatives.
  • composition may further comprise up to 0.5% thickening agent.
  • composition can be used in a spray format, or as part of a gargle or mouthwash.
  • a preferred format is as a sprayable liquid.
  • a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of treating a sore throat using a formulation as described in the first aspect of the invention.
  • a method of reducing the irritation or burn associated with flurbiprofen comprising administering to an individual a composition in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
  • a method of improving the stability of flurbiprofen when in solution wherein the solution includes compounds bearing a hydroxyl group which do not act as a solvent and wherein the method includes the step of mixing the flurbiprofen with a cyclodextrin prior to addition of the compounds bearing a hydroxyl group.
  • the solution containing the flurbiprofen is an aqueous solution.
  • the method is used to form a composition in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ cyclodextrin
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios at a flurbiprofen concentration of 14.58 mg/ml;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios at a flurbiprofen concentration of 31.25 mg/ml;
  • FIG. 4 illustrates degradation studies on example 4 of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates degradation studies on example 5 of the present invention.
  • Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Material Name (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) Flurbiprofen 1.62 1.62 1.62 Beta Cyclodextrin 6.04 6.04 4.228 4.228 Disodium Hydrogen 3.1825 3.1825 3.1825 3.1825 Orthophosphate Citric Acid 0.11655 0.11655 0.11655 Monohydrate Methyl 0.2187 0.2187 0.2187 0.2187 0.2187 p-hydroxybenzoate Propyl 0.04374 0.04374 0.04374 0.04374 p-hydroxybenzoate Sodium Hydroxide 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 Mint Flavour 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 Cherry Flavour 0.25 0.25 0.25 Hydroxyethyl — 0.20 — — Cellulose WS-23 — — 0.10 0.10 Sodium Saccharin 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 Hydroxypropyl Beta — 2.238 —
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios and the effect of variation of the ratio of BCD to flurbiprofen on the minimum pH required as a result of gradual addition of 1M NaOH to obtain clarity.
  • the required pH remains high until a ratio of about 0.75:1, at which point there is a dip in the threshold pH until the ratio is 1:1.
  • the dip centres at a ratio of 0.87:1 BCD:Flurbiprofen.
  • the flurbiprofen concentration is fixed at 8.75 mg per 600 ⁇ l.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the change in minimum required pH observed at a higher concentration of flurbiprofen.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrated the improved stability for the compositions of examples 2 and 4 of the present invention. There is no significant degradation of flurbiprofen up to 52 weeks even at 40° C./75% RH. The results are given in the table below. Test compositions which contained ethanol showed degradation of between 10% and 14% within 2 weeks.
  • Example 4 Flurbiprofen Flurbiprofen Time Content Content points (% mg per ml) (% mg per ml) Storage 0 1.6788 1.6997 Conditions 25° C./60% RH 2 1.7014 1.6863 4 1.7029 1.6989 8 1.6456 1.7027 12 1.7011 1.7024 26 1.7142 1.6886 39 1.7365 1.7115 52 1.6832 1.6908 30° C./65% RH 2 1.6912 1.6939 4 1.6889 1.6941 8 1.6698 1.6622 12 1.6945 1.6979 26 1.7204 1.7117 39 1.6982 1.7115 52 1.6870 1.6922 40° C./75% RH 2 1.6798 1.7004 4 1.7028 1.6904 8 1.7022 1.7019 12 1.6992 1.7286 26 1.7030 1.7060 52 1.6845 1.6930
  • An advantage of the present invention is that there is provided a clear physically and chemically stable solution of flurbiprofen of sufficient concentration to be used in a throat spray product, where the clinically optimised dose of active pharmaceutical substance can be delivered/metered by a pump or other spray mechanism in a small volume of (concentrated) solution together with a method of preparation.
  • a solution does not exhibit the undesirable taste associated with compositions that are at higher pH, ie above about pH 8.
  • a further advantage of the present invention is that there is avoided the use of an alcohol as a co-solvent thus resulting in a composition with improved stability.
  • the presence of an alcohol in a composition containing an NSAID with a carboxylic acid moiety results in the production of the corresponding ester.
  • the compositions of the present invention do exhibit unexpected stability in the presence of other hydroxyl-containing compounds that are not solvents.
  • the flavour system used in the example embodiments does not result in higher levels of degradation of the flurbiprofen.

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The present invention provides a liquid composition in comprising an aqueous solution of an NSAID and one or more cyclodextrins.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a US National Stage of International Application No. PCT/GB2011/052457, filed 12 Dec. 2011, which claims the benefit of GB 1021267.8, filed 15 Dec. 2010, both herein fully incorporated by reference.
The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a spray/aerosol which can be used to deliver unpalatable compounds, such as NSAIDs. In particular, the present invention is directed to a flurbiprofen-based spray.
Flurbiprofen is a member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat inflammation and pain. It is predominately used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory effect.
Flurbiprofen is very insoluble in low pH aqueous solution, and its solubility increases slightly as the pH increases. Flurbiprofen has varying solubility in different organic solvents. Different formats and applications of flurbiprofen have been developed, such as flurbiprofen lozenges used in the treatment of sore throats. Mouthwashes containing flurbiprofen have also been developed; as well as mouth sprays that deliver a low (<0.5% w/v) level of the active
Flurbiprofen is known for producing a burning sensation in the buccal cavity (the mouth). This flurbiprofen related burn is extremely unpleasant causing an irritating prickly sensation at the back of the throat as well as a cough, gag, tickle or irritation depending on its concentration. It is desirable to reduce this ‘burn’ in flurbiprofen-containing products, and there has been considerable effort in this area. For example, there has been much effort in developing flavours that mask the burn with various flavours. The absence of taste receptors at the back of the throat and the ineffectiveness of flavours to cover the burn appear to confirm that the issue to be addressed is the irritating effect of flurbiprofen on pain receptors at the back of the throat.
Cyclodextrins are a family of compounds which are saccharide polymers. These sugar derivatives are formed from differing numbers of sugars bound together to form a cyclic oligosaccharide. As can be seen below α-CD consists of 6 membered sugar ring while β-CD and γ-CD consist of a 7 and 8 membered sugar ring respectively. Cyclodextrins are produced from starch by means of enzymatic conversion. The cyclic structure provides the cyclodextrin molecule with a large surface area, and also allows other smaller molecules to enter it forming an inclusion complex; this provides endless potential uses for cyclodextrins
The cyclodextrin's ability to form complexes by “encapsulating” other molecules has plenty of applications, such as in drug delivery systems.
The present invention provides a significantly higher concentration of NSAID per fluid volume than compositions that are currently available.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a liquid composition in comprising an aqueous solution of an NSAID and one or more cyclodextrins.
Typically the NSAID is selected from the group consisting of ibuprofen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, diclofenac, naproxen. Preferably the NSAID can be selected from ketoprofen or flurbiprofen. Most preferably the NSAID is flurbiprofen.
The cyclodextrin can be selected from α, β, γ cyclodextrin and derivatives thereof. Cyclodextrins for use in the present invention include the natural cyclodextrins and their derivatives, including the alkylated and hydroxyalkylated derivatives and the branched cyclodextrins. derivatives bearing sugar residues are of special interest. Especially useful herein are the hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl (including 2- and 3-hydroxypropyl) and dihydroxypropyl ethers, their corresponding mixed ethers and further mixed ethers with methyl or ethyl groups, such as methyl-hydroxyethyl, ethyl-hydroxyethyl and ethyl-hydroxypropyl ethers of α, β, γ,-cyclodextrin. Specific cyclodextrin derivatives for use herein include methyl a cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl α cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl α cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl α cyclodextrin, methyl β cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl β cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin, methyl γ cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl γ cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl γ cyclodextrin and dihydroxypropyl γ cyclodextrin.
The ratio of the NSAID to cyclodextrin is between 1:0.5 and 1:1.5. The ratio can be between 1:0.7 and 1:1. A preferred ratio is 1:0.87. For the avoidance of doubt, the ratios for NSAID and cyclodextrin are molar ratios.
The composition comprises the NSAID at a level of at least 1% w/v. The composition can contain 1-5% w/v. The composition preferably contains no more than 3.2% NSAID. The composition can contain A most preferred amount of NSAID is 1.6% w/v. In an alternative embodiment the preferred amount is 3.13% NSAID.
Typically the composition contains a buffer. The term “buffer” refers to a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient that helps to maintain the pH of the solution within a particular range specific to the buffering system. The buffer is present for example at a concentration in the range from about 0.03% to about 5.0% w/v, or about 0.1% to about 2.0% w/v. Non-limiting illustrative examples of pharmaceutically acceptable buffering agents include phosphates, ascorbates, acetates, citrates, tartrates, lactates, succinates, amino acids and maleates. Particularly preferred buffers are disodium hydrogen orthophosphate, citric acid or combinations thereof.
The pH of a composition in preferred embodiments is generally from about 6 to about 9. Typically, the pH of the liquid formulation is about 7.4. Alternatively, the pH of the liquid formulation may be selected from the following ranges: 6.5 to 8.5; 7.0 to 8.0; and 7.2 to 7.6.
The composition can further contain a thickening agent such as hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose or hydroxy propyl cellulose.
Minor amounts of other ingredients such as pH adjusters (e.g., a base such as NaOH), emulsifiers or dispersing agents, preservatives, sweeteners, and flavourants may also be present.
A preferred composition according to the present invention comprises:
    • (a) 1-5% flurbiprofen;
    • (b) 5-10% one or more α, β, γ cyclodextrins and derivatives thereof;
    • (c) up to 5% one or more aqueous buffers;
    • (d) 80-90% Water.
The composition may further comprise up to 1% one or more flavourants, up to 0.2% sweetener and up to 0.5% preservatives.
The composition may further comprise up to 0.5% thickening agent.
The composition can be used in a spray format, or as part of a gargle or mouthwash. A preferred format is as a sprayable liquid.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided the use of a pharmaceutical composition as described in the first aspect of the invention for the treatment of sore throat.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of treating a sore throat using a formulation as described in the first aspect of the invention.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of reducing the irritation or burn associated with flurbiprofen comprising administering to an individual a composition in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of improving the stability of flurbiprofen when in solution wherein the solution includes compounds bearing a hydroxyl group which do not act as a solvent and wherein the method includes the step of mixing the flurbiprofen with a cyclodextrin prior to addition of the compounds bearing a hydroxyl group.
Typically the solution containing the flurbiprofen is an aqueous solution.
Typically the method is used to form a composition in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.
The present invention will now be illustrated by the following example embodiments in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates α, β, γ cyclodextrin;
FIG. 2 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios at a flurbiprofen concentration of 14.58 mg/ml;
FIG. 3 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios at a flurbiprofen concentration of 31.25 mg/ml;
FIG. 4 illustrates degradation studies on example 4 of the present invention; and
FIG. 5 illustrates degradation studies on example 5 of the present invention.
 EXAMPLE 1
1.683 g of flurbiprofen and 6.265 g of beta cyclodextrin (BCD) were weighed into a 100 ml volumetric flask. 50 ml of pH 7.4 buffer solution was added to the volumetric flask and shaken to suspend and wet the BCD and flurbiprofen. 1 M NaOH (aq) was added dropwise with vigorous stirring until the flurbiprofen and beta cyclodextrin dissolved fully. 6 ml of NaOH solution was required to dissolve the BCD and flurbiprofen. The solution was made up to 100 ml with purified water and mixed well. The solution was clear and colourless. The pH was measured and found to be pH 7.40 exactly.
Additional examples were prepared in a similar way. Details of these compositions are given below.
Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5
Material Name (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w) (% w/w)
Flurbiprofen 1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62
Beta Cyclodextrin 6.04 6.04 4.228 4.228
Disodium Hydrogen 3.1825 3.1825 3.1825 3.1825
Orthophosphate
Citric Acid 0.11655 0.11655 0.11655 0.11655
Monohydrate
Methyl 0.2187 0.2187 0.2187 0.2187
p-hydroxybenzoate
Propyl 0.04374 0.04374 0.04374 0.04374
p-hydroxybenzoate
Sodium Hydroxide 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24
Mint Flavour 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
Cherry Flavour 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Hydroxyethyl — 0.20 — —
Cellulose
WS-23 — — 0.10 0.10
Sodium Saccharin 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Hydroxypropyl Beta — — 2.238 —
Cyclodextrin
Methyl Beta — — — 2.24
Cyclodextrin
Purified Water 88.03851 87.83851 87.5125 87.51051
TOTAL 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
FIG. 2 illustrates the minimum pH required to achieve solution clarity for different beta cyclodextrin:flurbiprofen ratios and the effect of variation of the ratio of BCD to flurbiprofen on the minimum pH required as a result of gradual addition of 1M NaOH to obtain clarity. The required pH remains high until a ratio of about 0.75:1, at which point there is a dip in the threshold pH until the ratio is 1:1. The dip centres at a ratio of 0.87:1 BCD:Flurbiprofen. The flurbiprofen concentration is fixed at 8.75 mg per 600 μl.
FIG. 3 illustrates the change in minimum required pH observed at a higher concentration of flurbiprofen. The dip in threshold pH centres at BCD:Flurbiprofen ratios Of 0.95:1 to 1.05:1.
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrated the improved stability for the compositions of examples 2 and 4 of the present invention. There is no significant degradation of flurbiprofen up to 52 weeks even at 40° C./75% RH. The results are given in the table below. Test compositions which contained ethanol showed degradation of between 10% and 14% within 2 weeks.
Example 4 Example 2
Flurbiprofen Flurbiprofen
Time Content Content
points (% mg per ml) (% mg per ml)
Storage 0 1.6788 1.6997
Conditions
25° C./60% RH 2 1.7014 1.6863
4 1.7029 1.6989
8 1.6456 1.7027
12 1.7011 1.7024
26 1.7142 1.6886
39 1.7365 1.7115
52 1.6832 1.6908
30° C./65% RH 2 1.6912 1.6939
4 1.6889 1.6941
8 1.6698 1.6622
12 1.6945 1.6979
26 1.7204 1.7117
39 1.6982 1.7115
52 1.6870 1.6922
40° C./75% RH 2 1.6798 1.7004
4 1.7028 1.6904
8 1.7022 1.7019
12 1.6992 1.7286
26 1.7030 1.7060
52 1.6845 1.6930
An advantage of the present invention is that there is provided a clear physically and chemically stable solution of flurbiprofen of sufficient concentration to be used in a throat spray product, where the clinically optimised dose of active pharmaceutical substance can be delivered/metered by a pump or other spray mechanism in a small volume of (concentrated) solution together with a method of preparation. Such a solution does not exhibit the undesirable taste associated with compositions that are at higher pH, ie above about pH 8.
A further advantage of the present invention is that there is avoided the use of an alcohol as a co-solvent thus resulting in a composition with improved stability. The presence of an alcohol in a composition containing an NSAID with a carboxylic acid moiety results in the production of the corresponding ester. The compositions of the present invention do exhibit unexpected stability in the presence of other hydroxyl-containing compounds that are not solvents. For example, the flavour system used in the example embodiments does not result in higher levels of degradation of the flurbiprofen.
Further modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the scope of the invention described herein.

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The invention claimed is:
1. A liquid composition comprising:
1-5% w/w flurbiprofen;
5-10% w/w of one or more α, β, or γ cyclodextrins;
0.03-5% w/v of one or more aqueous buffers; and
80-90% w/w water.
2. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more α, β, or γ cyclodextrins are selected from the group consisting of methyl α cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl α cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl α cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl α cyclodextrin, methyl β cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl β cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin, dihydroxypropyl β cyclodextrin, methyl γ cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl γ cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl γ cyclodextrin and dihydroxypropyl γ cyclodextrin.
3. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the molar ratio of flurbiprofen to cyclodextrin is between 1:0.5 and 1:1.5.
4. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 3, wherein the molar ratio of flurbiprofen to cyclodextrin is between 1:0.7 and 1:1.1.
5. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 4, wherein the molar ratio of flurbiprofen to cyclodextrin is 1:0.87.
6. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition contains a concentration of flurbiprofen of no more than 3.2%.
7. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 6, wherein the concentration of flurbiprofen is 1.6% w/w.
8. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 6, wherein the concentration of flurbiprofen is 3.13% w/w.
9. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more aqueous buffers are present at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 2.0% w/v.
10. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more aqueous buffers are selected from the group consisting of phosphates, ascorbates, acetates, citrates, tartrates, lactates, succinates, amino acids and maleates.
11. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more aqueous buffers are selected from the group consisting of disodium hydrogen orthophosphate, citric acid, and combinations thereof.
12. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 6 to about 9.
13. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 12, wherein the pH of the liquid composition is from about 7.2 to 7.6.
14. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 13, wherein the pH of the liquid composition is about 7.4.
15. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1 further comprising one or more of pH adjusters, emulsifiers, dispersing agents, preservatives, sweeteners, and flavorants.
16. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1 further optionally comprising 0-1% of one or more flavorants, 0-0.2% sweetener, and 0-0.5% preservatives.
17. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1 further optionally comprising 0-0.5% thickening agent.
18. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition comprises a sprayable liquid.
19. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the α, β, or γ cyclodextrins are selected from the group consisting of natural cyclodextrins.
20. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the α, β, or γ cyclodextrins are selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethyl, 2- and 3-hydroxypropyl, their corresponding mixed ethers, and mixed ethers with methyl or ethyl groups selected from the group consisting of methyl-hydroxyethyl, ethyl-hydroxyethyl and ethyl-hydroxypropyl ethers of α, β, γ-cyclodextrin.
21. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, and hydroxy propyl cellulose.
22. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a base.
23. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 22, wherein the base comprises NaOH.
24. A method of treating a sore throat comprising:
providing the liquid composition of claim 1; and
spraying at least a portion of the liquid composition on the throat.
25. A method of reducing the irritation or burn associated with flurbiprofen comprising administering to an individual the liquid composition of claim 1.
26. A liquid composition comprising:
1-5% w/v flurbiprofen;
5-10% w/w of one or more α, β, or γ cyclodextrins;
one or more aqueous buffers present in the range from about 0.03% to about 5.0% w/v;
sodium saccharin; and
80-90% w/w water.
27. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein one or more of the aqueous buffers are present at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 2.0% w/v.
28. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein one or more of the aqueous buffers are selected from the group consisting of phosphates, ascorbates, acetates, citrates, tartrates, lactates, succinates, amino acids and maleates.
29. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein one or more of the aqueous buffers are selected from the group consisting of disodium hydrogen orthophosphate, citric acid, and combinations thereof.
30. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein the pH of the composition is from about 6 to about 9.
31. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein the pH of the liquid composition is from about 7.2 to 7.6.
32. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein the pH of the liquid composition is about 7.4.
33. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein one or more of the α, β, or γ cyclodextrins are selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethyl, 2- and 3-hydroxypropyl, their corresponding mixed ethers, and mixed ethers with methyl or ethyl groups selected from the group consisting of methyl-hydroxyethyl, ethyl-hydroxyethyl and ethyl-hydroxypropyl ethers of α, β, γ-cyclodextrin.
34. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 26, wherein the concentration of flurbiprofen is no more than 3.2% w/v.
35. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 34, wherein the concentration of flurbiprofen is 1.6% w/v.
36. The liquid composition as claimed in claim 34, wherein the concentration of flurbiprofen is 3.13% w/v.
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